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Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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What’s going on with the IAG share price?

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Though the IAG share price has had a positive 2021, it's bounced up and down like a yo-yo. And it…

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I’d buy these 5 cheap UK stocks for their dividend yields

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In this world of near-zero interest rates, I rely on dividends as a great source of passive income. Here are…

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What actually happens during a stock market crash?

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After stock prices surge across the globe, fears rise of a stock market crash. But what actually happens during market…

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FTSE 100 down 5% in a month. Will the ‘October curse’ strike again?

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The FTSE 100 has lost almost 5% of its value since its 2021 peak on 13 August. Will October bring…

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Is the S&P 500 dangerously overvalued? Yes and no!

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On three of these five measures, the S&P 500 is highly (even dangerously) overvalued. My solution to this involves returning…

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2 cheap stocks to survive the next market crash

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The next stock-market crash is coming and I think it's a question of when, not if. I like these two…

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How I’d invest £750 into 3 cheap stocks today

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With £750 to invest, I'd put £250 into each of these three cheap stocks. #1 pays big dividends, #2 is…

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After crashing 35%+ in 6 months, is the IAG share price too low?

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The IAG share price has crashed by 36% in the past six months, making it the FTSE 100's worst performer.…

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Two cheap FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields of up to 13%

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There's no shortage of high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks at today's prices. These two dividend dynamos offer bumper cash payouts to…

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After crashing nearly 40%, this FTSE 100 share could be a steal

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This FTSE 100 share has collapsed by 37.6% over 12 months, making it the index's worst performer. But I see…

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2 solid shares I’d buy in the next stock market crash

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The next stock market crash is coming -- the only question is when. Here are two quality UK shares I'd…

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After crashing 25%, I see this FTSE 100 share as a steal!

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This FTSE 100 share has collapsed by 24% over the past 12 months. But I see a great British business…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up nearly 120% in 3 years. I’d buy it today…

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This FTSE 100 share has absolutely thrashed the UK market over the past three and five years. And it's run…

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Since 2000, the FTSE 100 has been an utter flop. But I’d buy it today!

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Stock market crash: should I fear a winter mini-meltdown?

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Even after huge gains in US stocks since March 2020, I don't expect a 2021 stock market crash. But I…

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I think the Morrisons share price will exceed £3 at auction

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The Morrisons share price has skyrocketed 60% in three months as two US bidders fight for control of the UK…

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The Lloyds share price drops 15% since June. Time to buy?

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The Lloyds share price price has dropped 13% in three months after peaking in early June. After these recent falls,…

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3 cheap dividend shares from the FTSE 100’s bargain bin

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Unloved and underrated on a global scale, the FTSE 100 index looks cheap to me right now. Here are three…

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The IAG share price crashes 30% in 6 months! Should I buy?

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The IAG share price has crashed by 30% since its 2021 peak in mid-March. After such a steep fall, would…

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Why isn’t the FTSE 100 over 8,000? I blame these 3 problems!

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The UK's FTSE 100 index is almost 10% below its May 2018 peak. It's also barely risen over the past…

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3 of the best stocks to buy in September

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Now the summer lull is over, here are three of my best stocks to buy in September. These three businesses…

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How I’d aim for passive income of 7% to 13% a year from FTSE 100 shares

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These 10 cheap FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields ranging from 7% to 13% a year. For me, they're a…

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FTSE 100: 3 reasons I’ll keep buying cheap UK shares

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In a world of market bubbles and inflated asset prices, FTSE 100 shares look like an oasis of safety to…

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3 Lessons I learned from Warren Buffett when buying shares

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When I started taking advice from billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett, my returns went from so-so to go-go! I still…

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I’d invest £1,000 in these 2 cheap UK shares today!

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With a spare £1,000 at hand, I'd happily put £500 into each of these two cheap UK shares. Both are…

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The Lloyds share price drops since June. Is it a bargain now?

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After hitting its 2021 peak on 1 June, the Lloyds share price has dropped nearly 15%. So it's cheaper today,…

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Stock market crash: when will the ‘bubble of everything’ burst?

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With the US S&P 500 index up almost 110% since its March 2020 low, is a stock market crash inevitable?…

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What’s to stop the S&P 500 hitting 5,000? I see 3 problems

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The US S&P 500 index has jumped over 15% in six months, nearly 30% in a year, and over 105%…

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3 FTSE 100 bargain shares I’d buy in September

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These three FTSE 100 stocks all pay market-beating dividends to shareholders. I'm very attracted to the 9% income these three…

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I was right about the Sainsbury’s share price. It’s jumped over 30%!

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The Sainsbury's share price has surged by over 31% since I wrote about it on 28 April. With two supermarket…

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These 13 FTSE 100 shares are in a summer slump. I’d buy one today!

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These 13 FTSE 100 shares have all fallen by 10% or more in the past three months. While bargain-hunting among…

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This FTSE 100 share has soared 33% in 3 months. Would I buy it today?

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This 'boring' FTSE 100 share has surged by a third in the past three months. With this stock trading close…

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Top UK stocks: I’d buy these two bank shares in August

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Looking at top UK stocks, I see too many FTSE 100 shares selling cheaply. Hence, I'd buy these two banking…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares have soared in 6 months. I’d buy one today

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These three winning FTSE 100 stocks are all up 45%+ over the past six months. I particularly like the look…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy these 2 top UK stocks in August

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With the global economy heating up this summer, here are two very different top UK stocks that I think should…

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The S&P 500 is +103% since 2020’s low. Should I fear another crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The S&P 500 index has doubled since its March 2020 low. But with US stock prices riding high, should I…

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Could the Morrisons share price exceed £3 at auction?

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The Morrisons share price is having an excellent 2020, soaring 58% this year. But the bidding battle for the supermarket…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares pay passive income above 8% a year

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These three FTSE 100 firms are very different businesses, but all three shares pay generous cash dividends. I like this…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares pay 8%+ a year in cash!

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These three very different FTSE 100 shares all offer passive income of 8%+ a year from cash dividends. I'd happily…

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The NatWest share price dips, despite £3bn coming over 3 years

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The NatWest share price is up 91% in the past year, but dropped on Friday, despite the bank releasing a…

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